Groundskeeper - Bear Creek Park - Houston - Harris County, TX

    Harris County, TX
    Harris County, TX Houston

    3 days ago

    Description
    Salary: Depends on Qualifications
    Location : Houston, TX
    Job Type: Regular Full-time
    Job Number: 16069
    Department: Commissioner Precinct 4
    Opening Date: 01/07/2026
    Closing Date: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
    Max Number of Applicants: 100
    Position Description
    Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a dedicated and dependable Groundskeeper to join our Parks Department at Bear Creek Pioneers Park. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our parks. The ideal candidate will bring Heart-showing care for both the community and their work environment; Hustle-demonstrating energy and initiative in completing tasks efficiently; and Higher Standards-ensuring work is performed with attention to quality and public service. Groundskeepers are expected to follow supervisor instructions, uphold park rules and regulations, and interact courteously and professionally with the public while interpreting approved policies.
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Operate a variety of small engine equipment.
    • Operate or learn to operate large machinery such as tractors and backhoes.
    • Mow, trim, weed, and edge grass and landscaped areas.
    • Prune or remove shrubs and trees, including deadfall.
    • Maintain cleanliness of park grounds through litter control and debris removal.
    • Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
    • Use blowers and pressure washers to clean trails, structures, and public areas.
    • Perform landscaping duties: plant grass, flowers, trees, shrubs; weed flowerbeds; assist with irrigation system installation and maintenance.
    • Load, unload, and transport equipment as needed.
    • Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.
    • Paint building interiors and exteriors, pavilions, and parking lots.
    • Assist skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects (e.g., welding, concrete work, roofing, cabinetry, HVAC systems, plumbing).
    • Perform end-of-day duties, including cleaning common areas, removing trash, and maintaining lavatories and kitchen areas.
    • Be available to work before, during, or after emergencies or disasters, as required.
    Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email
    This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
    Requirements
    Education:
    • High school diploma or GED; or six months of related experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Licensure:
    • Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
    NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
    Preferences
    • Experience operating large equipment such as tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers.
    • Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and minor plumbing repairs.
    • Familiarity with safety protocols related to parks and grounds maintenance.
    • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred to better serve a diverse community.
    • Ability to stand, walk, handle tools and equipment, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as part of daily duties.
    • Ability to occasionally sit, communicate verbally, and detect odors.
    • Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally handle heavier items.
    • Strong visual acuity, including distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
    • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in wet/humid environments, and around airborne particles.
    • Work environment noise level is typically moderate.
    General Information
    Salary:
    • Dependent on Qualifications
    Location:
    • Bear Creek Pioneers Park, 3535 War Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77084
    WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:
    You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
    Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
    Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
    Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
    HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
    Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
    The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
    Health & Wellness Benefits
    • Medical Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Wellness Plan
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
    Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
    • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
    • One (1) floating holiday per year
    • Paid Parental Leave*
    • Sick Leave
    Retirement Savings Benefit
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
    The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
    • Professional learning & development opportunities
    • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
    • Flexible work schedule*
    • METRO RideSponsor Program*
    * Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
    In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
    For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
    01
    Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. equivalency?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
    • Yes
    • No
    02
    Which of the following best describes your verifiable related experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
    • Less than six (6) months
    • Six (6) months but less than one (1) year
    • One (1) year but less than two (2) years
    • Two (2) years or more
    • I do not have this experience
    03
    Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
    04
    Do you have experience operating large equipment such as tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers?
    • Yes
    • No
    05
    This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
    • Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
    • Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
    • No, I do not have a Valid Driver's License
    06
    Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?
    • Yes, I am fluent in both of these languages
    • No, I am fluent in only one of these languages
    • No, I am not fluent in either one of these languages
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